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Effects of Pollution on Fish: Molecular Effects and Population Responses

John Wiley & Sons, 2003

In April l999 an article appeared in Fishing News under the headline ‘Dredging and pollution hit stocks far more than fishing’. The article reported on claims made by an environmental group that these two anthropogenic impacts are causing a far greater decline of fish stocks in the North Sea than ‘supposed overfishing’ and...

Why Women Should Rule the World

Harper Perennial, 2008

What would happen if women ruled the world?

Everything could change, according to former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers. Politics would be more collegial. Businesses would be more productive. And communities would be healthier. Empowering women would make the world a better place—not because women are the same as men, but...

New Drug Discovery and Development

John Wiley & Sons, 2006

A case history approach to drug synthesis and discovery

Discover the origins of some of the most popular drug therapies on the market today, including penicillin, Minoxidil, Viagra®, and "the pill." This guide to drug synthesis and discovery focuses on case histories. Organized by drug category, the...

Issues in the Integration of Research and Operationsl Satellite Systems for Climate Research: Science and Design (Compass Series)

National Academy Press, 2000

This is the first of two reports that address the complex issue of incorporating the needs of climate research into the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS). NPOESS, which has been driven by the imperative of reliably providing short-term weather information, is itself a union of heretofore separate civilian...

Japan Style: Architecture Interiors Design

Tuttle Publishing, 2005

Enter the world of the stylish Japanese house, where every object in sight is a work of art. Japan Style introduces 20 special residences. With more than 200 color photographs, this book showcases the stunning beauty of old homes, and reveals how they are cared for by their owners.
Traditional Japanese homes, with superbly crafted...

Historic Floors: Their History and Conservation (Butterworth - Heinemann Series in Conservation and Museology)

Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998

Leading authorities, archaeologists, architects and archivists consider the latest methods of recording and repairing cathedral floors, including those of cathedrals, country houses, the monumental tiled pavements of the Palace of Westminster and other public buildings. Management policies to protect outstanding floors in over-visited sites are...

Programming Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (PRO-Developer)

Microsoft Press, 2008

Written by industry professionals who have been working with SQL Server 2008 since the earliest code, this reference expertly covers the programming fundamentals for SQL Server 2008 with crucial real-world context and extensive code samples.

Get the hands-on programming instruction, practical examples, and best practices you...

Algorithms in a Nutshell (O'Reilly)

O'Reilly, 2008

Creating robust software requires the use of efficient algorithms, but programmers seldom think about them until a problem occurs. Algorithms in a Nutshell describes a large number of existing algorithms for solving a variety of problems, and helps you select and implement the right algorithm for your needs -- with just enough math to let...

Mule 2: A Developer's Guide (Firstpress)

Apress, 2008

Published with the developer in mind, firstPress technical briefs explore emerging technologies that have the potential to be critical for tomorrow's industry. Apress keeps developers one step ahead by presenting key information as early as possible in a PDF of 150 pages or less. Explore the future through Apress...

Mule 2: A...

Implementing and Managing eGovernment: An International Text

Sage Publications, 2005

Check out the companion website at www.sagepub.co.uk/heeks

Implementing and Managing eGovernment fills an important gap. It provides comprehensive coverage of the e-government issues faced by managers, consultants and other practitioners.

Richard Heeks draws on international examples to guide readers through...

Discrete Systems and Digital Signal Processing with MATLAB (Electrical Engineering Textbook Series)

CRC Press, 2003

Discrete linear systems and digital signal processing have been treated for years in separate publications. ElAli has skillfully combined these two subjects into a single and very useful volume. … Useful for electrical and computer engineering students and working professionals, this book would be a nice addition to the shelves of academic...

Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business

Penguin Press, 1986

A brilliant powerful and important book....This is a brutal indictment Postman has laid down and, so far as I can see, an irrefutable one. --Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World.

About the Author

Neil Postman (1931–2003) was chairman of the Department of...

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